MyCom Two for Tuesday: Reflects on Youth Responses from EHC
MyCom Reflects on the Powered by Youth Voice: Future Directions for Afterschool Survey Released by Our Partner, Every Hour Counts
“MyCom congratulates our national partner, Every Hour Counts, whose report aligns with MyCom’s focus on creating quality and meaningful opportunities for children and young adults. More importantly, incorporating a youth voice in our work, one of our core tenets, is imperative in all aspects of positive youth development,” Kasey T. Morgan, Chief Strategy Officer, MyCom
What do young people find meaningful about their current experiences in their afterschool programs?
When asked how meaningful their afterschool activities are, young people most frequently ranked “acting in leadership roles” (59% of respondents) and “learning how to manage money” (57%) as Quite or Very Meaningful.
Young people rated the words “safe” (88% of respondents), “fun” (84%), and “supportive” (83%) as Quite or Very Important when considering their afterschool activities.
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Testimonials
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Curtis Benjamin
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Brenda PryorMyCom Coordinator
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Brandan NewtonAnton Grdina FLOW Participant
MyCom will enact our mission with race and equality at the forefront of our work as we always have. We will use our thought-leadership, funding, advocacy, and network to redesign service delivery. Together we will rethink infrastructure and create solutions that eliminate access to healthcare, cyclical poverty, access to quality education, housing stability, and other barriers that have impacted black lives.